major in

VERB

learn

Synonyms

STRONGEST

determine enroll gain get grasp master pick up read receive review study

STRONG

apprentice attain con cram grind imbibe lucubrate matriculate memorize peruse prepare

WEAK

be taught be trained become able become versed brush up on burn midnight oil commit to memory crack the books drink in get down pat get the hang of get the knack of improve mind minor in pore over soak up specialize in take course take in train in wade through

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore lose miss misunderstand neglect pass release spend

WEAK

overlook teach

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major in

He went on to attend Middlebury College in Vermont, graduating with a major in English and minor in economics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

Bobby Pulido: I was a political science major in college.

From Slate ● Sep. 28, 2026

According to Watson’s attorney, he is believed to be the first major in history charged under the article.

From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2026

And through it all, favorites tumbled on the red clay until all that remained was the most surprising tennis major in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026

So brilliant that I could get a full scholarship to college and major in it, except why bother?

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven

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